Finish the Look Men

Finish the Look Men – the complete men's traditional look

A men's traditional look consists of more than just the lederhosen. That is the most common misconception. Many men buy a good pair of lederhosen, then grab the first white shirt they find and wonder why the result does not look the way they hoped.

The difference lies in the details: the right shirt, socks that match the lederhosen, a belt with a matching buckle, perhaps a janker for cooler evenings. Anyone who has all of that together has a genuine traditional look – not a costume.

What does a complete men's traditional look consist of?

Lederhosen: Knee-length or short, in brown, light brown or black. The centrepiece of the men's outfit. Our lederhosen collection shows all options.

Traditional shirt: The most important complement after the lederhosen. White, light blue or check patterns suit almost all lederhosen. Pfoad shirts in classic colours always work. For the full range: men's shirts collection.

Belt: Leather belt in brown or black with a traditional buckle. Essential with lederhosen – no outfit without a belt. On buckle engravings: edelweiss and stag are classics.

Socks or loferl: Traditional socks in grey or green, or classic loferl. No ordinary sports socks – that is one of the most common and noticeable mistakes in the men's traditional look.

Shoes: Haferl shoes or solid leather shoes in brown or black. The men's shoes collection has the right selection.

Charivari: Optional, but very effective. Attached to the fly, it gives the outfit character and depth.

The right shirt with lederhosen

The traditional shirt is the visually strongest part of the men's outfit after the lederhosen. It determines whether the look comes across as traditional, modern or somewhere in between.

Classic choice: a white or light blue linen shirt or a structured cotton shirt in grey or green. Those wanting something more traditional go for a checked shirt in blue-white or green-white. For more formal occasions, a shirt with a small embroidery motif on the breast pocket works particularly well.

Janker and waistcoats – for cooler evenings

Folk festivals start warm and end cool. Anyone without a men's janker will be cold in the second half of the evening. A good janker in loden wool or a wool blend keeps you warm without disrupting the traditional look – on the contrary, it completes it.

Waistcoats are a lighter alternative for slightly warmer days. They sit under the janker or alone over the shirt and give the outfit structure without warmth.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a men's traditional look absolutely need?

A complete men's traditional look consists of: lederhosen, traditional shirt, belt with traditional buckle, traditional socks or loferl, and matching shoes. Anyone who has these five pieces together is well prepared for any traditional occasion.

Which shirt suits knee-length lederhosen?

White and light blue linen shirts pair very well with brown lederhosen. Checked shirts in blue-white or green-white are very traditional. With black lederhosen, dark shirts in anthracite or forest green are a good choice.

Which socks do you wear with lederhosen?

Traditional socks in grey or green with a cable pattern, or loferl – the short Bavarian calf coverings. Ordinary socks or bare legs do not suit knee-length lederhosen.

Do I need a janker for the traditional look?

Not necessarily, but it is recommended. Folk festivals often end cool, and a janker in wool or loden completes the look and keeps you warm. For daytime events in summer you can do without one.

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